Gustavo Alvarez 

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Professional Tango and Argentine Folk Dance Performer and Instructor

Gustavo Alvarez is a highly accomplished tango and Argentine folk dance performer and instructor, trained at the National University of the Arts (UNA) in Buenos Aires. He has been a member of the university’s resident dance ensembles, including the Folk Ballet and Tango Company.

Gustavo is a Tango Salon Champion in La Plata, a semifinalist in the World Tango Championship, and a finalist in several other prestigious competitions in Argentina. He has also served as a judge at international tango competitions.

He has performed at renowned venues such as Teatro Colón, El Viejo Almacén, and El Querandí in Argentina; with Argendance Company in Turkey; and in South Korea, where he appeared in the K-drama Eve (available on Netflix).

Gustavo has developed comprehensive tango training programs, sharing his expertise to train instructors, aspiring dancers, and regional champions. He has also actively collaborated with the Argentine Embassy in Japan and Japanese television networks, and has performed at prestigious venues in Tokyo, including Orchard Hall.

He currently organizes Milonga Tentación, alongside tango performances, recreational group classes, private lessons, and workshops in collaboration with various artists and professionals in Tokyo and Buenos Aires.